CSR – Corporate Social Responsibility

MASCOT is a Danish company with a Scandinavian mentality – even when it comes to colleagues working in other parts of the world. That's why CSR was a natural element of the strategy when we moved production to Vietnam.

MASCOT has had its own production facilities in Vietnam since 2008. The factory was built by MASCOT and now has three sewing rooms and a total of 1500 employees.

MASCOT Vietnam was SA 8000 certified in 2011. SA 8000 is an internationally recognized certificate documenting good working conditions and social responsibility. An unbiased certification bureau makes a thorough process of documentation before a company can be approved according to SA 8000 standards.

Only companies who do not use child or forced labour are eligible for SA 8000 certification. The employees have the right of association as well as reasonable working hours and wages. In addition, the companies have an efficient management system including control of the subcontractors' staff conditions.

HRH Prince Frederik of Denmark presented Thomas Bo Pedersen, the Danish manager of MASCOT Vietnam, with a royal medal of honour on November 28th, 2011. The honour was awarded for Thomas Bo Pedersen's significant and dedicated work with social responsibility for 1500 employees at MASCOT Vietnam since 2006.

MASCOT has decided to provide its employees with some of the things that have not yet been put into effect by the government in Vietnam. For example, MASCOT has equipped its own medical clinic with a doctor and two nurses who act as medical practitioners for all of the employees.

MASCOT also ensures that all of its employees receive regular health education. In addition, the daily free meal for all employees is in high demand. The European management also focus on further education for the employees and team building is arranged on a regular basis.

The ergonomic and pleasant surroundings at work help to ensure a good working environment. The technological solutions used, are of the latest and highest standards.